The El Dorado Mineral and Gem Society's participation in the annual county fair includes displaying minerals, lapidary, jewelry work, and educational exhibits. We coordinate the exhibit setup and provide hosts and hostesses for the Minerals & Mining Display in the Organ Room Building.

Our society hosts over 30 case displays including worldwide minerals, lapidary, jewelry, self-collected specimens, fossils and artifacts. We also exhibit photos and samples of rocks and minerals collected on our many field trips. Mining maps, photos, mineral posters and other educational material are all part of the display.

 
Visiting us at the Fair is a great opportunity to learn about our society and meet its members. We are happy to explain more about the hobby and activities that you can attend. 

Both children and adults enjoy getting our grab bags from year to year.  Donations from the grab bags go toward our Education and Scholarship Programs. 

Competition in the county fair is open to the general public, and membership in the club is not required in order to enter or compete.

The 2012 El Dorado County Fair will be held June 14-17, 100 Placerville Drive, Placerville. The theme of the fair is "The Grapest Show on Earth."  Competitive entry forms are due at the Fairgrounds office by May 11.  Set up of all mineral case displays in the Organ Room Building is Wednesday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 2012 ENTRY RULES FOR MINERALS & MINING Adult Entry Form          Junior & Teen Entry Form Link to El Dorado County Fair site